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REL 1100 - Religion and Contemporary Issues (3)

When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
This course examines the relationship between religion and the issues that confront our world. Through the exploration of writings of religious significance and other material and media artifacts (art, architecture, music, media, political rhetoric, film, etc.), the course considers how cultural and social influences shape religious expression and contribute to religion as a force in contemporary life both locally and globally.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)